Cornelius in the Bible.

A Roman centurion at Caesarea, the first Gentile convert, baptized by Peter. The King James Version names Cornelius in 10 verses, from Acts 10:1 to Acts 10:31.

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Cornelius’s own words.

Cornelius speaks in 5 verses of the King James Version, all in Acts.

His first words in the Bible

And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

Acts 10:4 ›

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Who Cornelius was.

A centurion whose history is narrated in Acts 10. He was a “devout man,” and like the centurion of Capernaum, believed in the God of Israel. His residence at Caesrea probably brought him into contact with Jews who communicated to him their expectations regarding the Messiah; and thus he was prepared to welcome the message Peter brought him. He became the first fruit of the Gentile world to Christ. He and his family were baptized and admitted into the Christian church (Acts 10:1, 44-48).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Places in Cornelius’s story.

Caesareanamed with him in 2 verses

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All 10 verses that name Cornelius.

Acts 10

Acts 10:1There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
Acts 10:3He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
Acts 10:7And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
Acts 10:17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,
Acts 10:21Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
Acts 10:24And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
Acts 10:25And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
Acts 10:30And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Acts 10:31And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

Questions about Cornelius.

Who was Cornelius in the Bible?

A Roman centurion at Caesarea, the first Gentile convert, baptized by Peter. The King James Version names Cornelius in 10 verses, from Acts 10:1 to Acts 10:31.

Where does Cornelius speak in the Bible?

In 5 verses of the King James Version, all in Acts. His first words are in Acts 10:4.

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